2 Mental Health Benefits Of ‘Participative Leadership’—By A Psychologist

Forbes October 8, 2024
Mark Travers

“Participative leadership” is a management style where leaders involve employees in decision-making processes, promoting collaboration and shared responsibility. While final decisions lie with the employers, employees are encouraged to share their ideas, given the resources and support they require in their work process.

A 2022 review published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that such leadership benefits employee mental health, as well as organizational growth.

“Participative leadership, characterized by autonomy, collaboration and openness, encourages employees to work innovatively by providing creative ideas and solutions that lead to the best decisions,” the researchers explain.

Here are two reasons why participative leadership benefits employees, according to the study.

1. They Feel Valued Rather Than Micromanaged

When employees feel that their voices are heard...

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